New York bill S08392 designates uniformed officers of the fire marshal's office in the town of Huntington as peace officers.

New York bill S08392 amends the criminal procedure law to designate uniformed officers of the fire marshal's office in the town of Huntington as peace officers. These officers will have peace officer status when acting in matters related to fires, their extinguishment, and fire perils. However, they are not authorized to carry, possess, repair, or dispose of a firearm unless they have the appropriate license issued under section 400.00 of the penal law. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

New York bill S08392 designates uniformed officers of the fire marshal's office in the town of Huntington as peace officers.

New York bill S08392 amends the criminal procedure law to designate uniformed officers of the fire marshal's office in the town of Huntington as peace officers. These officers will have peace officer status when acting in matters related to fires, their extinguishment, and fire perils. However, they are not authorized to carry, possess, repair, or dispose of a firearm unless they have the appropriate license issued under section 400.00 of the penal law. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.